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When it comes to USB drives, heed this warning: They are very easy to lose. VGP-BPS13AS But the $210 Patriot Memory We used the drive in a few extra devices, including a Sony PlayStation 3. In copying several photos, the drive worked flawlessly. Unfortunately, Patriot doesn't include any backup software, but we performed a backup using Windows 7's built-in tools VGP-BPS13/S without any trouble. On a per-GB basis, the Patriot drive is very affordable. The 64GB model costs $210, which comes out to $3.30 per GB (a 32GB version costs $112). By comparison, the Echo MX (128GB, $500) costs $3.90 per GB, and the Imation Defender costs $269 for just 16GB, a whopping $16.80 per GB. Of course, the Echo MX has a digital capacity VGP-BPS13S meter and the Imation has a fingerprint reader, so you're paying extra for those features. For those who only need a durable drive that can transfer data at blazing speeds, the 64GB VGP-BPS13B/S Patriot Memory Supersonic is a great device. While we wish Patriot included backup software, the performance and price can't be beat. VGP-BPS13B/Q The Imation Defender F200 is one of the most secure--and most expensive--USB drives we've tested. At $269 for just 16GB of storage, this peripheral attempts to justify its premium with an ultra-rugged design and a built-in fingerprint reader that promises to protect sensitive VGP-BPS22A files. Is it worth the splurge? Despite lacking USB 3.0 support, the Defender F200 is fast. We copied a 5GB folder full of media files and Word documents to VGP-BPS22 the drive in 5 minutes 46 seconds, which equals a read speed of 14.8 MBps. That's faster than both the Lexar Echo MX (13.9 MBps) and the SanDisk Ultra Backup (9.8 MBps). Still, the USB 3.0-powered Patriot Memory Supersonic (41.3 MBps) blows all of these drives away. Copying the same files off the F200 took 4:07, which yields a read speed of 20.7 Mbps. That's in VGP-BPS21B between the Lexar Echo MX (24.4 MBps) and the SanDisk Ultra Backup (18 MBps). Still, the Patriot Memory drive took just 55 seconds for a blazing rate of 93.1MBps. The hard aluminum casing of the Patriot Memory Supersonic VGP-BPS21A feels solid, but it's not as durable as the Imation Defender F200. Still, Patriot says it can survive shocks up to 15Gs. The 0.56-ounce drive is not designed to catch your eye but to serve a purpose: to make every backup and file transfer run much faster. Measuring 2.8 inches VGP-BPS21 long, the Supersonic is noticeable when plugged into a laptop USB port, but it's not as obtrusive as the F200. The drive comes in two versions--the 64GB model we tested, and a 32GB version. We just wish that the design had a slide-out USB plug; you'll definitely want to make sure you don't lose the cap. Using a USB 3.0 port on a Samsung RF510, we copied a 5GB folder of media files and docs to the VGP-BPS21/S drive in just 2 minutes and 4 seconds, a rate of 41.3 MBps. The second fastest drive, the USB 2.0 Imation Defender, took nearly three times as long--5:46, which translates to 14.8MBps. Even when we used the Patriot drive in a USB 2.0 port, we still saw a fast transfer speed of 4:44, or 18 MBps. When we copied files back to the Samsung laptop using VGP-BPS21A/B the USB 3.0 port, the Patriot took only 55 seconds, for a blazing write speed of 93.1MBps. That's about four times as fast as the next fastest drive, the USB 2.0 Lexar Echo MX, which took 3:30, a rate of 24.4 MBps. Our main issue with the Defender is its price. The 16GB version we tested costs $269; that's $16.80 per GB. By comparison, the Patriot Memory Supersonic costs $210 for 64GB; of course, that drive doesn't have a built-in fingerprint reader. Imation offers other sizes of the F200: An 8GB version costs $199 and a 64GB version costs $749. That's a VGP-BPS9A/B lot to pay for fingerprint security. Overall, the Imation Defender F200 is solid and secure, but a bit too expensive for a drive that delivers USB 2.0 speeds. We're content using Windows 7 encryption techniques and prefer the zippy performance of the USB 3.0 Patriot Memory Supersonic drive. Still, if you're forgetful or paranoid, the F200 is VGP-BPS9/B definitely worth a look. For a thumb drive, the Defender F200 is large, measuring 3.4 inches long and weighing 1.6 ounces. The device has a cover that protects the fingerprint reader when not in use. With that bulk comes added protection: Its casing is a tough metal alloy, and a rubber gasket makes VGP-BPS9/S the drive waterproof and dust-proof. A metal ring secures the drive to your laptop lock port or a keychain, but it's really more for looks; there is a clasp that anyone can turn to remove it. The idea of using biometrics on a USB drive is not new, but Imation does a nice job of walking users through the setup process. To configure VGP-BPS9 the Defender F200, we plugged it into a free USB port and ran the built-in biometrics software. We then ran a wizard that had us scan our finger over the fingerprint reader. This setup process took about 10 minutes, mostly because we had to scan our finger a few times to add the profile, then configure drive partitions and add an administrator VGP-BPS13 account. The fingerprint reader is not just a gimmick, either: It's rated for Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 Level 3 validation. We tested the Defender F200 on two notebooks with a few co-workers, and the biometrics locked everyone else out. In a few VGP-BPS13A/Q cases, even our own swipes failed to read correctly--you have to slide straight and slow. Although you can manage multiple users and assign specific partitions of the drive, Imation does not include a backup program of any kind. PR |
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Using the FireWire 800 port of a Digitus PCI adapter, we measured an average read rate VGP-BPS9/S of 62 MB/s, typical for a Windows computer. The Toshiba hard drives' maximum transfer speed is by no means reached here, rather the performance is limited by the port itself. Connecting the system via eSATA proved much faster, averaging 102 MB/s and reaching as high as 122 MB/s, while only during the last fifth of HD Tune Benchmark's run-through did the VGP-BPS9/B performance curve start to drop. For comparison we tested the system with the Dell Precision M4500 and the HP Probook 6540b via a Digitus eSATA ExpressCard, resulting in the difference of a mere 7 MB/s between the two computers. Even here it turns out that the eSATA port was at fault for not being able to harness the full power of the RAID configuration. Faster eSATA ports on desktop computers would be able rake in even faster transfer rates. In the RAID 1 configuration—which serves primarily to back up data in case one of the HDDs goes out—only 320 GB of the total 640 VGP-BPS9 GB can be used because all data saved on one HDD is mirrored on the other. So, if one HDD is experiencing problems or no longer functioning, all data is still available via the other HDD. Here there's no need to worry about a complete loss of data like with RAID 0. The max read rate here comes to 93 MB/s and averages out at 72 MB/s—just about an even 30 MB/s VGP-BPS9A/B slower than with RAID 0, and therefore on par with the performance of a single HDD. In RAID 1, the write rate peaks at 82 MB/s and comes to an average of 68 MB/s. On average, the RAID 0 configuration managed about 10 MB/s more on average, that is:78 MB/s and a max of 86 MB/s. The system is configured via the software RAID Master, VGP-BPS9A/S which may not present you with a great array of features but does a fine job of covering the basics. We have the two RAID modes: RAID 0 (acceleration without redundancy), RAID 1 (mirroring), SPAN (concatenation of two or more physical hard drives to make one logical drive) and JBOD (multiple hard drives accessed individually). It even supports HDDs totaling over 2 TB in capacity, although this statement should come with an asterisk, considering 1.5 TB HDDs are not yet sold individually. VGP-BPS2 The system is preset to JBOD mode and displays the HDDs attached as separate drives. To change the mode of concatenation, just choose your preferred mode and click "create RAID". After a few seconds, the new configuration shows up and is ready for use. We shortly tested all 4 modes and were able to use each without a VGP-BPS13S hitch. Performance We measured the maximum transfer rates using the brisk RAID 0 configuration, in which data is alternately saved on one VGP-BPS13/S disk, then the other. This comes with the benefit that data can theoretically pass twice as fast to or from the HDDs, not to mention that the entire combined capacity (640 GB) is usable. The downside is that if one HDD breaks down, it renders all the data on both drives completely inaccessible. Hot Plugging our the HDD system via eSATA proved itself very unreliable, but in our experience this is a typical problem with eSATA. The port doesn't quite work the way you'd want it to here 100% of the time. Raidsonic's "RAID to go" is as unusual as it is interesting. VGP-BPS13B/S The variety of ports allows for convenient use on both Macs and PCs. The two HDD slots placed alongside each other enable its compact design and the case proves itself to be of very good quality. The type of HDDs and their combination is unlimited and even HDDs 12.5 mm in height and adding to a capacity over 2 TB are no problem for the ICY BOX. The broad scope of hardware complemented by its easy-to-handle design and simple software makes this unique device a winner across the board. Small imperfections like inconsistently recognizing the VGP-BPS10/B connection via eSATA has often been observed with many other external devices and is no unique flaw of the device here. Unfortunately, the case and its great array of ports come at quite a lofty price. Currently costing at least 120 Euro, it's not exactly a penny-pincher deal, although we haven't yet found a suitable alternative with similar qualities and test results. Maybe there'll be a similar gadget with USB 3.0 coming out soon, offering a VGP-BPS10A good alternative to Windows users at least. The keyboard overall provides good feedback, and a good layout with an alphanumeric keypad. The full surface touchpad (seesaw) however has a short travel, and is hard to press. In addition to this the all-sensitive surface causes entry errors from time to time when pressing VGP-BPS10A/B the "mouse buttons". The interfaces provide for satisfactory expansion options with ExpressCard34 and eSATA. A real professional would however also provide a DisplayPort, USB 3.0, and a docking port. The location of the ports towards the front on the left and right sides is particularly unfitting in our opinion. In case these are utilized, then a less than ideal mess of cables on the desktop is almost VGP-BPS10/S unavoidable. The speakers in the ProBook sit above the keyboard, and sometimes make quite a racket when turned up to their VGP-BPS22 maximum. The playback during a presentation in a meeting room is therefore not a hurdle - even if the sound is not especially good or balanced. The sound emphasizes the mid-range and partially also the high frequencies. The sound scape is not well defined and low frequencies are not audible. The connection to external speakers via the 3.5 mm socket is obligatory for listening to music. We tested this with two Yamaha speakers (YST-M20SD). The VGP-BPS22A IDT 92HD81B1X audio controller integrated into the chipset offers a high output signal, which contains hardly any noise. The HP ProBook 4720s - WT237EA/WS912EA doesn't VGP-BPS21A/B seem to know exactly where it wants to go. With the ProBook in its name it actually alludes to full fledged business features, together with a high level of day to day suitability. What we have discovered though, is not significantly more than a consumer 17 inch notebook with a matte display. The absence of many business features, such as a docking port, multiple interfaces, and first class input devices, didn't surprise VGP-BPS21 us due to the relatively affordable price. But a stubborn touchpad and glossy surfaces around the keyboard were certainly not necessary. Whether demanding consumers are Dell Akku keen on the glossy finish on the inside surfaces, or prefer more sober and scratch resistant surfaces, is not really a question of taste considering the device class. Our opinion is that a laptop with ProBook in its name doesn't require these types of "embellishments" without losing favor in the eyes of buyers. The advantages include the high resolution non-reflective display HP Akku panel (1600 x 900 pixels), and the good performance combination made up of the Core i5, fast 7200 rpm hard drive, and entry level (consumer) graphics card. Unfortunately it is precisely the fast HDD that provides for constant vibrations which are transferred to the Sony Akku table top. These can be felt by the user in the forearms, while the faint droning can be heard. |
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Design The iPad 2 is the MacBook Air of tablets. Weighing 1.34 pounds and measuring 0.34 inches thick, the iPad 2 is 33 percent thinner and about 15 percent lighter than the iPad. It's also significantly lighter than the Motorola Xoom (1.6 pounds). You really have to hold the iPad 2 in your hands to appreciate the difference. With its sturdy aluminum back, the tablet feels just as solid as before; there's just less of it, which made the iPad 2 easier to hold during long gaming or reading sessions. The smoother, rounded lines also make the iPad 2 feel more natural in your hands. Plus, you now have two color options for the front: white or black. Despite the iPad 2's serious diet, Apple includes all the same ports, buttons, and switches. Due to the slate's thinness, the volume buttons and Sleep/Wake button sit on sloped edges, but we still found them easy to access. Although the power adapter was a tight fit, we broke it in after a day. Because of the slimmer design, we found typing on the iPad 2 to be less of a strain on our thumbs than the original, especially in portrait mode, but it's even easier to enter text on the narrower Xoom. iOS 4.3 Software and Interface Apple hasn't done much to change the core experience of using its "post-PC" device. With iOS 4.3 on the iPad 2, you can now stream videos from the Photos app to an Apple TV, which is a cool addition since you can shoot and share clips on the spot with this tablet's camera. Apple also says certain websites and apps will work seamlessly with Apple TV. So what else? You get beefed-up JavaScript performance in the browser and the ability to share music and video from your Mac or PC's library over your home network (when you upgrade to iTunes 10.2). That's pretty much it. Display and Audio The bad news is that Apple didn't increase the resolution on its tablet. The iPad 2 sticks with the same 9.7-inch screen with 1024 x 768 pixels. By comparison, the Motorola Xoom sports a 10.1-inch panel with 1280 x 800 pixels. Still, we prefer the iPad 2's screen because it has wider viewing angles (thanks to IPS technology) and does a slightly better job resisting fingerprints (thanks to an oleophobic coating). While Apple made the grille larger on the iPad 2, it's still a mono speaker. We didn't notice a difference in volume or clarity when we blasted The Bravery's "Time Won't Let Me Go" on both the iPad and the iPad 2. This tablet has plenty of audio oomph, but the Xoom's stereo speakers are more impressive. Two other areas where iOS needs work are notifications and social networking integration. iOS 4.3 on the iPad 2 continues to present notifications (whether it's an instant message or a Game Center invitation) as obtrusive pop-ups. Android 3.0 handles notifications better with its System Bar, as does webOS 3.0. We'd also like to see Apple make it easy for users to share photos and web pages via Facebook and Twitter without having to use those dedicated apps. Apple is a good brand, we can see it fromwhether from design ,iOS 4.3 Software, Display and AudioInterface, but sony's brand is better, here are some products on the sony battery.
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The Vaio F-series started at the beginning of 2010 with the Geforce GT 330M, Sony VGP-BPS22A which couldn't keep up with the very common ATI Radeon HD 5650, although it was a direct competitor. Sony has replaced the DirectX-10.1 GPU with a DirectX-11 suitable one. The performance unfortunately stayed similarly weak, as the following three gaming tests show. Risen Using most mid-range notebooks the Sony VGP-BPS21A/B fantasy game is just about playable with medium settings (1024 x 768). An HD 5650 for example achieves around 33 fps. Our tested device can keep up with 32 fps, but only provides a weak performance overall. High detail settings are unthinkable. The GeForce GT 425M is suited to playing most current games smoothly with a resolution of 1366 x 768 using at least medium detail settings. Hardware intensive games such as Risen, StarCraft2, and Mafia 2 can no longer be played with details set to high. The shortly tested AMD Radeon HD 6550M showed a better performance for these games,Sony VGP-BPS21 for example Risen (+22%). The red banner under (details/resolution) max. says: Playing with native full HD is not possible with the GT 425. For this Sony VGP-BPS21A professional class graphics cards such as the Geforce GTX 460M or the Radeon HD 6970M would have to be used. The multimedia notebook almost has the whole Sony VGP-BPS21/S spectrum of current ports available. Next to Ethernet and VGA, there is also HDMI on the left. Those that are still missing an interface, can include this using the ExpressCard34 shaft. This won't be necessary for USB 3.0, since two ports are contained on the right side. The fast transfer of data is not only possible via the blue USB 3.0, but also FireWire and eSATA. Camcorders or external hard disks can be connected to the iS400 port (FireWire). People that work with large images or videos will know to appreciate fast data transfers. Those that envision the F13 with a complete assortment of cables will notice disadvantages when it comes to the placement of a mouse, or at least with the mess of cables on the desktop. Interfaces at the back of the 16 inch notebook would be more practical for many users. There is no docking station for the Sony VGP-BPS21/B F-series. Sony has included two card readers to allow reading of Sony Memory Stick HG-Duo cards as well as the usual SD memory cards. This is sensible since HG-Duo is the memory card format of several digital single-lens reflex cameras, high-end digital cameras, and digital camcorders. The VGA webcam with a mere resolution of 640 x 480 pixels (0.3 MP) is a disappointment. The LED backlight on the full HD display Akku Latitude E5510 brightens the panel up to 220 cd/m² in the middle. The average level lies at only 199 cd/m², and the illumination is not even at 78 percent. During November of the past year the 16.4 inch notebook that goes by the name of Vaio VPC-F13Z1E/B came through our tests. With a four core Core i7-740QM, 8 GBs of RAM, 7200 rpm Seagate hard disk, and a GeForce GT 425M it was a multimedia device tuned towards performance. The best thing was and still remains: The 1920 x Akku Latitude E5410 1080 pixel containing display panel (full HD), which was non-reflective, and offered good contrasts along with an extended color space. This was still not enough for a rating of Good in our opinion though, primarily due to the irregular noise levels, noticeable whistling sound, high power consumption, and short battery run times. The result was an 80% rating, which was likely a disappointment for many Vaio fans. The current price for the F13Z1E/B: Akku Latitude E4310 1410 Euros. The sister model VPC-F13L8E/H that stands before us today has a similar sounding name, but the price and configuration have changed considerably. For the apparently attractive price of 930 Euros it is available in shelves. Once again there is full HD (this time reflective) Akku Latitude E6510 and a GeForce GT 425M. The rest of the configuration has been trimmed back a little, but hasn't changed for the worse dramatically: Core i5-480M (2 x 2.66 GHz), 5400 rpm Toshiba hard disk, and the Blu-ray burner (BD-RW) has turned into a reader (BD-ROM). We dared to complete an entirely new test, since the case in titanium gray has also changed its appearance and surfaces, as well as the Akku Latitude E6410 display panel. Was the disturbing whistling sound only a problem with the quad-core sister model? Does the performance suffer as a result of the slower HDD? Has the panel got good contrast levels? Our review will answer these questions. Further information regarding similar notebooks can be found in the following reviews: The ambient light sensor influences the brightness of the backlight LEDs when activated. The Akku Latitude E6500 sensor adapts the brightness to the ambient lighting conditions (eye protection, energy efficiency when battery powered), and a manual activation via the Fn buttons isn't necessary. Under sunlight the sensor sets the brightness to its maximum. The ambient light sensor was deactivated via the Vaio Control Center for our measurements and Lenovo Akku outdoor images. The display is not suitable for use outdoors. Akku Latitude E6400 The reflecting surface causes impaired visibility due to the reflections. Users will have to deny themselves mobile full HD entertainment. How do things look when it comes to the application performance of the F13? The PCMark Vantage benchmark ends with 6.302 points - a considerable result. The previous Core i7-740QM system Vaio F12Z1E achieved 5.942 points. For significantly better results notebooks either have to have a brand new Sandy Bridge processor, or Akku Latitude E5400 an SSD. The first of these is included in the Acer Aspire 7750G (i7-2630QM), which achieved 7.402 Sony Akku points with a normal 5400 rpm HDD. The GT 425M works with 1.024 MBs of DDR3 video memory. The core has a clock speed Akku Dell XPS M1730of 560 MHz, and the video memory with 800 MHz. The 3DMark2006 benchmark results in 6.695 points, which is less than the HD 6550M (7.182) and the HD 5730 (7.265). The score comes very close to the HD 5650 (6.674). The battery life is not the strong point of the F13. Akku Dell XPS M1330 Whether idle, WLAN, DVD, or Blu-ray, the battery run times always fall short. This may be due to the 47 Watt-hour battery (4.200 mAh). The relatively small capacity is already confronted with a high power consumption of at least 16 Watts in idle (see below). The WLAN surfing session lasting 2:18 hours (138 minutes) is still acceptable. The brightness of the display was set to 100 cd/m² for this test (medium setting). A Blu-ray or DVD movie don't last a long time. The test resulted in 104 and 118 minutes respectively (luminance 100 cd/m²). Altogether the battery life has increased by a few minutes Akku Vostro 1510 compared to the F-13 quad-core CPU, e.g. +14 minutes with Blu-ray, and +29 minutes with WLAN HP Akku surfing. The VPC-F13L8E/H is an entertainment center, which can also be used for producing videos and Akku Vostro 1320 music due to its strong processing power. There is a Blu-ray (BD-ROM) / DVD burner, 2 x USB 3.0 ports, a FireWire port, and an ExpressCard34 shaft included. Unfortunately the ports are not ideally located. A positive aspect are the well laid out and stable input devices. The F13 is not a gaming laptop. The Nvidia Akku Vostro 1310 GeForce GT425M has the same problems as the AMD ATI HD 5650 / 6550M: There are no performance reserves for playing games in full HD. Even high details in HD-Ready (1366 x 768) are critical for the GPU. Those that are sensitive towards Dell Akku the noises from a laptop, will find it difficult to come to terms with the F13L8E/H, although there is no longer a serious issue with noise. In quiet surroundings there is an uneven variation of the cooling fan speed, as well as a sporadic metallic whistling noticeable. The variations and the whistling also Akku Vostro 1720 remain when under load. There was already a lot of talk about the noise in forums in 2010. Since we also dealt with Akku Vostro 1700 the same devices in our tests, we can comment in this respect: The gravity of the cooling fan phenomenon has improved, but has remained. There is no wild whizzing, the cooling fan just turns with a moderately uneven speed, and sporadically makes a metallic whistling sound. The old saying "you get what you pay for", also kaufenakkus.com proves itself correct in the case of the Vaio VPC-F13L8E/H. The 16.4 inch notebook in titanium gray is the most affordable version of the F-series studio laptops. The first class non-reflective display is the most important hallmark of the F-series. Although this is only the case acer laptop akku for models that cost upwards of 1000 Euros. Those that are hoping to receive a first class display panel for 930 Euros, will unfortunately be disappointed. apple laptop akku Not only is the display reflective, but also the good contrast, and color space, as well as the wide viewing angles are not included. Merely the 1920 x 1080 imb laptop akku pixel full HD resolution has remained. The current Core i5-480M (2 x 2.66 GHz) is fully up to date, and provides for a very good performance in conjunction with the acceptably hp laptop akku fast hard disk (5400 rpm). The step backwards from a quad-core in the more expensive F-series models is not noticeable in the benchmarks, and even provides sony laptop akku advantages in terms of the power consumption. The power consumption for example has decreased significantly, under load as well as in an idle state. asus laptop akku For this reason a 90 Watt AC adapter is sufficient. |
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According to Bloomberg, Sprint and Deutsche Telekom AG are chatting about the sony vgp-bps13s Battery the possibility of a merger between Sprint and T-Mobile USA. While neither company will directly comment on this rumor, Bloomberg says anonymous sources have confirmed that on-and-off talks are underway. Sprint and T-Mobile are third and fourth, respectively, in the U.S. behind Verizon and AT&T. T-Mobile lost customers last quarter, which is making it difficult for Sprint to determine how much the U.S. branch of Deutsche Telekom is sony vgp-bps13/s Battery worth. When we copied files back to the Samsung laptop using the USB 3.0 port, the Patriot took only 55 seconds, for a blazing write speed of 93.1MBps. sony vgp-bps13a/s Battery That's about four times as fast as the next fastest drive, the USB 2.0 Lexar Echo MX, which took 3:30, a rate of 24.4 MBps. We used the drive in a few extra devices, including a Sony PlayStation 3. In copying several photos, the drive worked flawlessly. Unfortunately, Patriot doesn't include any backup software, but we performed a backup using Windows 7's built-in tools without any trouble. On a per-GB basis, the Patriot drive is very affordable. The 64GB model costs $210, which sony vgp-bps13as Battery comes out to $3.30 per GB (a 32GB version costs $112). By comparison, the Echo MX (128GB, $500) costs $3.90 per GB, and the Imation Defender costs $269 for just 16GB, a whopping $16.80 per GB. Of course, the Echo MX has a digital capacity meter and the Imation has a fingerprint reader, so you're paying extra for those features. While a merger would collectively strengthen their sony vgp-bps13b/b Battery marketplace position, it could be a technological nightmare. Sprint runs over CDMA and WiMax while T-Mobile uses GSM and HSPA+. Meanwhile, Deutsche Telekom is entertaining all available options for T-Mobile, including buying wireless spectrum from Clearwire to help boost their 4G network coverage. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard chatter about Sprint and T-Mobile joining forces and it probably won’t be the last. We’ve also heard talk of Sprint possibly dropping WiMax for LTE, so perhaps that could figure into this deal as well. Stay tuned. When it comes to USB drives, heed this warning: They are very easy to lose. But the $210 Patriot Memory Supersonic's USB 3.0 sony vgp-bps13b/s Battery performance is so shockingly fast that you'll likely end up treating this small 64GB device like a precious jewel. The hard aluminum casing of the Patriot Memory Supersonic feels solid, but it's not as durable as hp elitebook 8530w battery the Imation Defender F200. Still, Patriot says it can survive shocks up to 15Gs. The 0.56-ounce drive is not designed to catch your eye but to serve a purpose: to make every backup and file transfer run much faster. Measuring 2.8 inches long, the Supersonic is noticeable when plugged into a laptop USB port, but it's not as obtrusive as the F200. The drive comes in two versions--the 64GB model we tested, and a 32GB version. We just wish that the design had a slide-out USB plug; you'll definitely want to make sure you don't lose the cap. Using a USB 3.0 port on a Samsung RF510, we hp elitebook 8530p battery copied a 5GB folder of media files and docs to the drive in just 2 minutes and 4 seconds, a rate of 41.3 MBps. The second fastest drive, the USB 2.0 Imation Defender, took nearly three times as long--5:46, which translates to 14.8MBps. Even when we used the Patriot drive in a USB 2.0 port, we still saw a fast transfer speed of 4:44, or 18 MBps. For those who only need a durable drive that can transfer data at blazing speeds, the 64GB Patriot Memory Supersonic is a great device. hp elitebook 8540w battery While we wish Patriot included backup software, the performance and price can't be beat. One of the unspoken truths of computing is that even power users often forget to do backups on the road. hp elitebook 8730p battery Yet it only takes one crash to lose your Word documents, photos, music collection, movies, and other locally stored files. The SanDisk Ultra Backup makes this process so easy that you might decide it's time to stop taking your chances. At 0.48 ounces, the 8GB SanDisk Ultra Backup is the lightest hp probook 4710s battery of the USB drives we recently tested. It's also the least stylish; its all-black design looks a bit dated. At 2.9 inches long, the Ultra Backup stuck out a full finger's width longer than the Lexar MX drive, making it a little more obtrusive when connected to a laptop. Still, it's about the same length as the Patriot Memory Supersonic. Even if the Ultra Backup looks a bit staid, it has a unique backup button on top that worked remarkably well. Also, an activity hp probook 4510s battery light on the drive helps you see what is happening; during backup or file transfer, the light flashes quickly. In a ready state, the light stays steady. Not only does the 8GB SanDisk Drive offer a relatively small amount of storage space, but it hp probook 4410s battery also doesn't offer the best value. The 8GB version we tested normally retails for $45, but was on sale for $30. That's $3.75 per GB, which isn't bad, but the Patriot Memory drive costs $210 for 64GB, which comes to $3.30 per GB. SanDisk also offers the drive in a 64GB capacity for $202, which gives you the best value. There are also 16GB ($75) and hp probook 4515s battery 32GB ($113) versions available. Samsung's Galaxy Tab is fast becoming the main competitor to the iPad. With its hi-res 7-inch screen, a more travel-friendly design, and access to the Android Market, the Tab strikes a strong balance between a large smart phone and Apple's larger tablet. 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